The medical surgical team at St.Vincent Indianapolis is made up of
many dedicated staff members including a circulator, a scrub
nurse/technologist, an anesthesiologist, a team care specialist, nurses
and doctors. In addition, a chaplain is always available to provide for
your spiritual and emotional needs.

Surgery Staff Roles

Circulator

A registered nurse who
provides direct patient care in the operating room. Circulators are not
"scrubbed in" but assist on the periphery, providing needed supplies and
equipment, assisting anesthesia and monitoring the safety of the
patient. This person is responsible for the instrument and sponge count,
the patient's chart, forwarding specimens to the lab or requesting lab
work as required during the procedure.

Scrub

A registered nurse or a certified surgical technologist who assists
the surgeon during the procedure, keeps an accurate count of
instruments, sponges and needles and closely monitors the sterility of
the procedure.

Anesthesiologist

A
specially trained physician who administers any required anesthesia. An
anesthesiologist provides care before, during and after your procedure.
This physician will be introduced to you on the day of your surgery and
will discuss your anesthesia options and risks. He or she will be with
you during your procedure and will follow your progress until you awaken
and are taken to your room or return home.

Patient Care Technician

A support staff member who assists you into the surgical area as
well as directs your family members to the appropriate waiting area.
Other duties include gathering needed supplies and equipment and
assisting with positioning in the operating rooms.